Scrap Volkswagen prices
Volkswagen Tiguan scrap price
A typical Volkswagen Tiguan is worth £175 to £315 for scrap through the network today — the lower figure for a non-runner with parts missing, the higher for a complete, driving car — collected free by a licensed yard near you.
- Typical kerb weight
- 1,600 kg for a 2011-era diesel SUV / 4x4. Your registration gives the exact figure.
- Priced today
- Figures on this page are live on 15 October 2026, not a list from last year.
- Free collection
- Anywhere in the UK, by the licensed yard behind your price — usually within a day or two.
- Paid within 24 hours
- Bank transfer to the registered keeper within 24 hours of collection.
Why a Volkswagen Tiguan scraps for this much
Scrap value is weight first. A Tiguan is a SUV / 4x4 of about 1,600 kg, which puts it towards the heavier end, which is why the price is healthy. Then it is what is on the car: the catalytic converter is the most valuable single part, and a car that starts and rolls is quicker to recover than one that has to be winched.
The lookup by registration tells us exactly which Tiguan you have — engine size, body, kerb weight — so the quote you get is for your car, not the average one in the table. Our scrap car value calculator explains what goes into the figure, and today’s scrap car prices shows the going rate for every type of car; other Volkswagen models are on the scrap Volkswagen prices page.
Scrapping a Volkswagen Tiguan through the network
Enter the registration and postcode, answer a few questions about condition, and accept the price. The licensed yard behind it rings within two hours in the working day to agree a day, collects on a recovery truck, checks your ID and loads the car, and pays by bank transfer within 24 hours of collection. At the yard it is depolluted and recycled, the Certificate of Destruction is issued on the DVLA’s system, and a copy is emailed to you.
Common questions
What is a Volkswagen Tiguan worth for scrap?
Between about £175 and £315 today, depending on condition — weight is the main factor and a typical Tiguan is around 1,600 kg. Bigger engines and estate or long-wheelbase versions weigh more and are worth more.
Is my Tiguan worth more as parts or salvage?
Usually not at this age — the parts value is already inside the scrap price. If yours is unusually tidy or low-mileage, say so in the notes when you book.
Does a failed MOT or a non-running engine change the price?
A non-runner is worth a little less because recovery takes longer; a failed MOT changes nothing. What matters is that the car is complete and still has its catalytic converter.